Zimbabwe News Update
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By Elishamai A.
ZiumbwaZimbabwe has set a new agricultural milestone after surpassing its wheat production record for the second year running harvesting578,059 metric tonnesin the 2025 season.The achievement cements the nation’s place as one of onlytwo wheat self-sufficient countries in Africa.Agriculture MinisterAnxious Masukaconfirmed that this year’s output has already exceeded last year’s record of562,091 metric tonnesharvested from110,543 hectaresof land.“This production already exceeds our national annual requirement, estimated at 360 000 metric tonnes,” Masuka said.He added that the country is now eyeingexport marketswithin the region and beyond, as it continues to harvest the remaining12 023 hectaresto reach a total of122 566 hectaresunder cultivation.Masuka noted thatno general wheat importswill be required this year, though some millers may continue sourcinghigh-gluten wheatfrom abroad to cater for specific bread varieties.“Certain millers have indicated that their mills and bread styles require higher gluten content wheat not achievable locally.
Such imports will continue under existing arrangements, without any additional costs,” he said.To maintainprice stability and steady supply, the government has been working through theGrain Marketing Board (GMB)to release wheat stocks to millers.“In recent weeks, government through the GMB has availed over 6 518 metric tonnes to various millers to stabilise supply and ensure the availability of quality wheat.
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